Leominster Church Vesta Case, 1896

This is a very rare example of an engraved scene to a silver vesta case in the manner of the castle tops more commonly associated with vinaigrettes, snuff boxes and card cases. The identification has been simplified by "Leominster Church" being engraved underneath the scene. It may be that the vesta case was bought by a wealthy tourist as a souvenir of the visit, but more likely as a gift given to a Leominster local or to somebody who had moved away from the town. This vesta case is in excellent condition throughout.

The Priory Church in Leominster, Herefordshire is dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul. The main body of this parish church dates from the 13th century.